How Maine's new chancellor hopes to fix the system's demographic crisis; colleges often fall short on offering 'good value' spots; and more.
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U.S.-China Research
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By Lindsay Ellis

If geopolitical tensions bring enrollment declines, then American colleges’ finances as well as the country’s research prowess could take a hit. (PREMIUM)

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Backgrounder
By Lindsay Ellis and Nell Gluckman

An international science partnership between the U.S. and China that has grown stronger over 40 years suddenly seems to be decaying. (PREMIUM)

Leadership & Governance
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By Steven Johnson

Dannel P. Malloy drew controversy for his changes in state higher education as the former Democratic governor of Connecticut. In an interview, he discusses what he’s learned, and his plans as new chancellor of the Maine system. (PREMIUM)

Backgrounder
By Lee Gardner

Many states face a drop in the number of high-school graduates, but Maine’s will be especially steep. University leaders there have had to get creative. (PREMIUM)

People
By Peter Monaghan

Authors of a new book argue that too many students attend financially struggling colleges that are barely equipped to serve them well. (PREMIUM)

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